How We Can Work Together

Torah Study Through Poetry

Why did Lot’s wife look back? The Torah doesn’t say, but many poets from Akhmatova to Diaz have embraced this question. Studying Midrashic poets can offer new perspectives on ancient questions.

Should Joseph have forgiven his brothers? Should Sharon Olds (a poet) have forgiven her mother? We can use modern poets to explore themes the Torah raises.

One-on-One Consultations

For poets at any stage, I provide supportive advice and recommend next steps.

Poetry and Prayer: The Venn Diagram

“Poetry is a soul making activity”
–Edward Hirsch

We explore the crossover between poetry and prayer, gaining insight into both.

Poetic Techniques: An On-ramp to Prayer

Juxtaposition, repetition, and metaphor hide in plain sight in our siddur. Exploring them gives us new ways to appreciate the prayers.

Poetry Writing Workshops

We can work together to design writing workshops for your community. Recent ones include Big Feelings in Small Moments, Metaphor Games, and Opening the Gates of Poetry.

Honorarium

I’m happy to provide these services for expenses and a sliding-scale honorarium.